Animal Care Technician - Raymond, MN

Christensen Farms • Raymond, MN

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About The Position

Christensen Farms is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Technician to support its Farrowing and Breeding departments. This hands-on role contributes to daily animal care and barn operations, helping ensure the health, comfort, and well-being of the swine herd. The position is suited to someone reliable, hardworking, and comfortable in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, with a commitment to animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety.

The role starts at $21 per hour. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with rotating weekend work and a scheduled weekday off when working the weekend. The position averages 43–45 hours per week. A $2,500 sign-on and retention bonus is available for eligible newly hired Animal Care Technicians.

Requirements

• Reliability, a strong work ethic, and commitment to arriving prepared and performing daily tasks precisely.
• Physical readiness and resilience to meet the demands of barn work while maintaining high standards of animal care.
• Ability to follow established protocols and standard operating procedures with attention to detail across feeding, breeding, and sanitation.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow in the livestock industry through hands-on experience and structured training.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to biosecurity measures, animal welfare standards, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily feed and water to animals to maintain consistent health and nutrition.
• Heat-check and breed sows according to the daily schedule, and perform gilt heat induction using established protocols.
• Process piglets by castrating, tail docking, and administering iron and antibiotics.
• Assist with farrowing, litter care, and maintaining piglet warmth.
• Monitor sows and litters daily, identify health issues, provide treatments, and support animal well-being.
• Maintain sanitation by cleaning, disinfecting, and draining pits.
• Handle animal movements and assist with weaning.
• Keep accurate records and follow biosecurity and safety protocols.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on and retention bonus for eligible newly hired Animal Care Technicians
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off bank
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed